Question

Which of the following statements MOST accurately describes Jews within the Persian Empire?

• A. They assimilated into the local culture of Babylon
• B. The Diaspora resulted in all Jews leaving Babylon
• C. Jews believed they had a covenant with God
• D. They continuously fought for the right to return to Jerusalem
• E. Jews were willing to rebuild their temple in Babylon

Answer 1

The correct option is A They assimilated into the local culture of Babylon

Jews within the Persian Empire can be described by stating, they assimilated into the local culture of Babylon. Jews in persian empire have their successor state Iran. The Persian Empire is also known as Imperial Iran is one of the many imperial dynasties centred in Iran (Persia) from the 6th century BCE. The first dynasty of the Persian Empire was created by the Achaemenids, established by Cyrus the Great in 550 BC.